Benefits of Coconut Oil

for Pets

We love coconut oil and use it in numerous ways around our house. But there are other members of our family who benefit from coconut oil, too: our dogs and cat!

Coconuts are an excellent source of nutrition and

have healthful meat, juice, and oil.

The oil is arguably the most nutritious and has

many health benefits. Coconut oil is over 90%

saturated fat and has antimicrobial,

antibacterial, and antifungal properties.

Many of the health benefits of coconut oil for humans also apply to animals:

Coconut oil also has antioxidant properties and it helps in the absorption of other minerals.

Coconut oil is an incredible source of medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs), which have been shown to have

many health benefits.

Lauric acid in coconut oil in combination with oregano oil,  has even been found more effective in

fighting the staph bacteria than antibiotics.

Turns out that coconut oil can help aid pets’ digestion, improve their coats, help prevent infection and more.

Carnivorous animals like cats and dogs would have consumed a high amount of saturated fat in the wild and the beneficial fats in coconut oil are a great way to make sure they are getting enough in their diets.

How to use Coconut Oil For Cats and Dogs

We give our pets coconut oil in their food every day and use it externally on their coats.

Here’s what we do ...

• Our cat gets a teaspoon a day in food (we started with 1/4 of a teaspoon and worked up over a month)

• Our dog (about 55 lbs) gets 2 tablespoons a day in food (we started with 1 teaspoon and worked up over a month)

• To help ward off fleas, both get brushed with coconut oil every few weeks, especially in summer

• For any dry skin or skin issues, we use coconut oil (or honey) on the skin as needed

• Nursing puppies get coconut oil added to first foods when they start eating

What Coconut Oil to Use?

We order our coconut oil from Tropical Traditions.

For our family, we usually use their Gold Label Organic Virgin Coconut

Oil, but we’ve used Gold Label, Green Label and Expeller Pressed

with the pets.

Pets seem to actually prefer their pure coconut oil which is also their most economical option. Any unrefined coconut oil will work

for pets though.

To learn more about using coconut oil for pets,

click here!

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